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It’s always a good idea to have a stockpile of indoor play options for those rainy weekends, but it’s even more necessary during the winter, when even in South Louisiana, we just might have extra chilly temps! Sure, you could go to the movies, but if you want to allow the kiddos to explore, create, […]

It’s no secret that people of all ages in this region love to party, and the fact that this list includes about 20 more events than last year proves it! We’ve pulled together as many family-friendly Christmas, Chanukah, and wintery fun events as we could, divided them into categories — mall Santas, ongoing events, and […]

As always, it’s still a tad toasty here in Southeast Louisiana, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the fall season with the best of them! We’ve put together two lists — one of local and nearby pumpkin patches and corn mazes. The other is a huge list of Halloween events & activities — from […]

From catching up on vaccinations to scheduling six-month dental check-ups and annual or sports physicals, to mapping out emergency facilities and specialists, we’ve got plenty of pediatric and family providers on both shores to cater to your specific needs. GENERAL PEDIATRICS Access Health Louisiana Network (Both Shores) accesshealthla.org Locations in multiple parishes, including […]

Hooray, we’re finally heading into those lazy days of summer. The heat naturally makes us want to slow things down and take it easy, but there’s no reason to let summer brain drain take a toll on the kiddos. One surefire remedy that’s fun and leisurely, yet mentally stimulating? Summer reading programs! This year’s theme […]

The month of May signals the impending end of springtime, as well as the school year. They can be bittersweet or exciting milestones, depending on your perspective, but they also bring to mind two very important groups of people that deserve a little tribute this time of year: moms (Mother’s Day is May 13) […]

If you haven’t booked some fabulous spring break trip this year, never fear. One of the many reasons it’s so great to raise your kids in this region is there are so many cool things to do in and around New Orleans. We’ve chosen 3 attractions that appeal to a range of interests — science, […]

Some of New Orleans’ most appealing features are its short, typically mild winters, and its beautiful trees, grasses, and flowers. Sadly, this delightful combination has unpleasant consequences for seasonal allergy sufferers. A 2016 report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked New Orleans as the 11th worst city for fall allergies and the […]